Blonde, highlighted, platinum or grey hair that picks up yellow or warm tones between toner appointments, and anyone already using Color Balance Purple Shampoo who wants the conditioning step to keep toning too.

It is a take-home product for everyday users; no mixing or salon application needed.

A purple shampoo can open the cuticle and leave lightened hair feeling rough, and a regular conditioner afterwards does nothing for tone. This conditioner keeps depositing violet while it smooths and detangles, so the cooling effect is reinforced rather than rinsed away. It is the simplest way to finish the Color Balance Purple routine and keep blonde from drifting yellow.

Shampoo with Color Balance Purple Shampoo.

Apply the conditioner to wet hair, leave on for 1 to 3 minutes, then rinse.

Use 2 to 3 times a week.

Pros

• Tones and conditions in one step, so a purple shampoo routine does not end with a plain conditioner that dilutes the result
• Detangles instantly, which matters on bleached hair that snags easily
• SmartRelease adds rosehip oil, arginine and keratin for strength

Cons

• Meant for 2 to 3 uses a week, so you still need a regular conditioner on other wash days
• Longer than 3 minutes on very light, porous ends can leave a violet tint
• Not designed for orange brassiness on brunette hair; Color Balance Blue covers that